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MC Shan Calls Out Pete Rock for Sampling Without Payment: "Where’s My Check?" Hip-hop legend MC Shan recently took to social media to call out renowned producer Pete Rock for allegedly using a sample of his work without proper compensation. The controversy stems from a track on Pete Rock and Common’s critically acclaimed collaborative album, Mecca and the Soul Brother, released in 1994. According to Shan, a sample of his voice or music was used without his knowledge or approval, and decades later, he’s still waiting to be paid. MC Shan’s Claims MC Shan, a pivotal figure in the early days of hip hop and a key member of the Juice Crew, has always been vocal about the importance of artists being fairly compensated for their contributions. In his post, Shan expressed frustration over what he sees as a lack […]